NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — PoliticsSeptember 14, 2026Hillsborough County
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces second consecutive Second Amendment sales tax holiday for firearms and outdoor supplies
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Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Florida will exempt certain firearms, ammunition, and hunting, fishing, and camping supplies from sales tax for a second consecutive year.
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Floridians purchasing qualifying firearms, ammunition, and outdoor recreation supplies will save money through waived state sales taxes during the announced tax holiday.
Key Facts
- Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a second consecutive Second Amendment sales tax holiday on Monday.
- The tax holiday applies to certain firearms, ammunition, hunting supplies, fishing supplies, and camping supplies.
- Purchases of qualifying items during the holiday will be exempt from state sales tax.
Who's Mentioned
PersonRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida announcing the sales tax holiday and archery center groundbr”OrganizationFlorida Archery Center“New facility planned for groundbreaking at Tenoroc.”locationFlorida“The state offering the sales tax holiday.”locationTenoroc Public Use Area“Area offering outdoor recreational activities including the shooting range and p”locationTenoroc Shooting Range“Location near Lakeland where the press conference took place.”OrganizationFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission“State commission providing information on facilities at the Tenoroc Public Use A”OrganizationFlorida Department of Revenue“State agency outlining qualifying items and maintaining the list of exempt goods”locationLakeland“City near the Tenoroc Shooting Range and future Florida Archery Center.”